Last minute reminders

For tomorrow everyone needs 

• packed lunch



Write your name on it clearly.

• named water bottle 

If you put it in a drawstring bag, this will be really handy to carry your belonging around to the different activities.

The weather looks as if it will brighten up by Tuesday - fingers crossed. Have a look on  http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/se/ashford_forecast_weather.html

Some of you need to bring your pocket money in £1 coins and if you are bringing any medication make sure you hand it to an adult in the morning, with your name clearly written on.

I hope you have all been practising putting your duvets into their covers this week, as you will be making up your own beds tomorrow.

Have a good night's sleep. We'll see you in the morning at 9:30!

Packing begins

Now is the time to check your packing list.
Remember that most of the activities need long sleeves and long trousers.
One smart outfit for the disco and your swimming kit need to go in too.
Lots of layers may be needed for our lovely June weather, plus a raincoat!!!
Be optimistic and bring a sunhat and sun cream just in case.
Lots of clean undies and socks, toiletries, a towel and trainers are essential.

Remember that elecronic games, mobile phones and sweets/snacks are not allow BUT you can bring a camera if you wish.

I'm off to pack now, finding a bag that I can carry myself, leaving space to pop Teddy in at the last minute.

Happy packing!

Excitement

This time next week we'll be there!!  Excited!

Home Sweet Home

Everyone was up early today, in order to pack and clear out of our rooms before breakfast. The boys were much more efficient at this than the girls, I must say!

After breakfast, we began our final two activities of the week and boy did they save the best till last! All three groups had a chance to attempt the much anticipated 3G swing. This involved being attached to a metal bar by a harness and hoisted into the air by the rest of the group. Once at the top, you must release the swing by pulling on a rather small piece of string and then the fun begins! Most children attempted this activity and hailed it as "Best activity of the week."

Mr Lomax, Miss Reid, Mrs Buscombe and Mrs Leith also reluctantly took part and some rather amusing photographs were captured.
After both activites were over, we headed inside for our last Kingswood meal of the week. Soon afterwards, we were on the coach home and being serenaded by the children all the way to Staplehurst.

We would like to thank all the staff, who have given up their time to make this week so special. I'm sure that the children will agree that it was an absolutely fantastic week! Their behaviour has been impeccable, their enthusiasm has been infectious and their bravery has been inspiring.

What goes up .....must come down.

Sunshine and showers were the order of the day again. So after a good night's sleep, and a continental breakfast, we started our activities, armed with waterproofs and water bottles.

Creating our own computer game was great fun, and some interesting looking characters were created.
Quad biking was enjoyed by everyone, although some people thought Miss Reid drove much too slowly.

Jungle Vines, a climbing and balance activity, tested our nerves and many children improved on their bravery and pushed themselves further and higher today. Confidence has soared.

Abseiling and rock climbing were excellent and the afternoon finished with a trip to the shop and a choice of hotdogs or fish and chips in the diner.

Much excitement was created by the arrival of Mrs Leith, who lead them all off to Club Kingswood, for our disco. The outfits and hair dos, were a sight to be seen. (The children's not the adults'!)

You will all be pleased to hear, as you anxiously await the return of your brave children tomorrow, that their good behaviour and enthusiasm has been commented on by many of the instructors. We are very proud of them.

Tomorrow brings packing and reallocation of odd socks and the much awaited 3G swing. Lets hope the sun shines for our last day.

Damp but not down

A good night's sleep was had by all and some needed to be woken at 7:30.

After another cooked breakfast, the day began with problem solving. The clouds gathered and then the rain came down! RUN FOR COVER!

Fortunately the children were all kitted out and the fun continued. We worried that the high level activities would be cancelled BUT NO! Normal service was soon resumed. Mrs Hynes got her wish and had her turn, after all of her group, on the High Equilibrium balance beam.

Everyone has had a great time on the zip wire. All of the children had a go, no-one backed out and they were so keen, running from one end to the other, that they got three turns each.

The adults have just about forgiven the children, for insisting that all the teachers had to have a turn - backwards!

Flash Dance animation programs are now finished. Outdoor lazer and Aeroball were a great hit!

Carbohydrates have been consumed a plenty and thanks to today's birthday boy and his family, two big chocolate cakes have been shared.

Mrs Buscombe has made a surprise visit this evening and a Swimming Pool Party is in full swing as I type.

The wet weather has not spoiled anything as the children have decided that today was "The best day yet."

Challenging ourselves.

Everyone was up and about by 7:30 and had a chance to shower and play football before breakfast - Cereal, grapefruit, bacon, hoops, tomatoes and toast set us up for the day and luckily the rain stayed away.

Many children have really challenged themselves, reached targets and overcome fears.

Climbing a 10m pole, then balancing on a see-saw on the top, before jumping off, left most of the children smiling (if shaken). Miss Reid, Mr Lomax and Mrs Friend also braved it, somewhat reluctantly, and Mrs Hynes is DESPERATE to have her go tomorrow.

Crate stack, problem solving and Nightline have helped the children work co-operatively and communicate effectively.

ICT sessions, creating an animation of a dancing monkey, provided a much needed break from physical challenge. Dance mat sessions were good fun and everyone has now taken part in Archery. All with much smiling and good humour.

Lots of food is being consumed - fishfinger sandwiches (eat your heart out Mrs Leith), hotpot or pasta lunchtime.

Roast dinner, followed by doughnuts, tonight.

Salad and fruit are available at every meal and the children are being encouraged to have some. We can only try!

Tonight is Mini Olympics, so they have all had a very busy day.